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My Life in Full

Work, Family and Our Future

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My Life in Full

By: Indra Nooyi
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The much-anticipated and inspiring memoir by Indra Nooyi, the trailblazing former CEO of PepsiCo, offering clear-eyed insight and a call to action for how our society can really blend work and family - and advance women - in the 21st century.

For more than a dozen years as one of the world's most admired CEOs, Indra Nooyi redefined what it means to be an exceptional leader. The first woman, person of colour and immigrant to run a Fortune 50 company - and one of the foremost strategic thinkers of our time - Nooyi transformed PepsiCo with a unique vision, a vigorous pursuit of excellence and a deep sense of purpose. Now, in a rich memoir brimming with grace, grit and good humour, My Life in Full offers a firsthand view of a legendary career and the sacrifices it so often demanded.

In her book, Nooyi shares the events that shaped her - from her childhood in 1960s India, to the Yale School of Management, to her rise as a consultant and corporate strategist who soon ascended into the most senior executive ranks. The book offers an intimate look inside PepsiCo, detailing how she steered the iconic American company toward healthier products and reinvented its environmental profile without curbing financial performance - despite resistance at every turn.

At the same time, Nooyi built a home with her husband - also a high-powered executive - two daughters and members of her extended family. My Life in Full includes her unvarnished take on the competing pressures on her attention and time, and what she learned along the way. This book, as has her personal journey, will inspire young women everywhere to believe that they, too, can climb to powerful roles without giving up on the desire for a family and children. But, as Nooyi eloquently argues, her story is not a call for women to simply try harder, but is proof of the importance of organised care structures in all of our success. Nooyi makes a clear, actionable, urgent call for business and government to prioritise the care ecosystem, from skilled care networks to zoning policy, to paid leave and flexible and predictable work hours, each so critical to unleashing the economy's full potential and helping families thrive.

Generous, authoritative and grounded in lived experience, My Life in Full is both the story of an extraordinary leader's life and a moving tribute to the relationships that created it.

2022, Business Book Awards, Business Journey category, Winner

©2021 Indra Nooyi (P)2021 Hachette Audio UK
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With candour and good humour, Nooyi has written a wonderful book that brings her story to life, from her early years in India, surrounded by love and high expectations, to her determined efforts to succeed in the corporate world, all the while questioning the trade-offs she had to make. She reveals just how our society continues to sacrifice talent instead of changing how we organize work to maximize everyone's potential to live full and productive lives. A must-read for working women and the men who work with us, love us and support us. (Hillary Rodham Clinton)
Gritty, joyous, and visionary, Nooyi tells the story of an everyday person living an extraordinary life, leading beautifully and confidently from the front. A must-read for all. (Ursula M. Burns, former chair and CEO of Xerox, author of Where You Are Is Not Who You Are)
'CEO' and 'care' do not usually go together, but for Indra Nooyi, they always have. Rather than offering us a list of policy prescriptions, she shows us what is possible when businesses care about family and families have time to care for one another. (Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America, author of Unfinished Business)
We have so much to learn from Nooyi's remarkable story and wisdom on lifting up girls and women in the decades to come. She shares a great road map for anyone who aspires to merge social change with leading a large organization. (Matt Damon, actor, screenwriter, producer)
Nooyi's honesty, integrity, and humour shine through at every turn. Truly inspiring. (Mindy Kaling, actor, writer, producer, director)
An extraordinary window into the life, career, and family of a brilliant business strategist. A terrific addition to the story of American business. (Brian Cornell, CEO of Target Corp.)
An amazing read, filled with lessons, optimism, warmth, and heart, about an extraordinary woman who rose to be a fantastic role model for all women. (Sofia Vergara, actor)

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Inspirational!

Loved it! An inspiring life told with zero sugar coating!. Hard work and a passion for adding value through all one does, these are the huge take aways from Indra's story so far. Her story shows that there are many people out there who see only your potential and will move heaven and earth to support and help you through any challenge.

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The great Indra Nooyi❤️

I’ve always loved and admired Indra Nooyi. I do so even more now.
Her story is inspiring, honest and so beautifully written and narrated.
There are many lessons, pearls of wisdom to gather from this book.

What a woman!😀👏

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really interesting book

first time it is a while that I read an autobiography and was really impressed by this especially with myself being a British Indian and therefore interested in the journey of a Indian woman who became an American CEO very impressive

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Thank you, Indra

for giving me a glimpse of what my future can be. From an inspired girl in Malaysia.

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Proof that hard work pays off

Indra has an amazing story surrounded with love and respect. She studied hard and took bold moves. They paid off. Very inspiring story.

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Inspirational Story

Very inspiring. Lots of learns to learn from her life and work. A very interesting personality. Very well written and narrated.

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Absolutely relatable

Absolutely relatable in all sense of the word...I cried, I laughed, I reminisced, I chose to forget the pain, I was inspired, I was sad but above all I as a senior leader in management wowed to make workplaces work better for employees so that employees could work better for workplaces. Thank you for sharing such a personal story and reminding me I am not alone in how I think.

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Truly phenomenal

I longed to read your memoir and I’m glad I finally did. Since 2008, I have watched and listened to you and you have influenced my leadership learning. Your story is both inspiring and riveting. Thank you!

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A Good Listen

Really enjoyed this book. Was inspiring (although one does not plan to ever be CEO of PepsiCo of course). Was nice to hear Indra’s recounts of motherhood mixed with business. I think I actually would have liked some more anecdotes from her life, actually, as much as the discussions around the business side of things.
Would have happily listened for longer!

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Uplifting and inspiring!

Extremely genuine and authentic storytelling about personal and professional life of the incredible Indra with some profound lessons learnt and reflections. Thank you dear Indra for sharing your wisdom and encouragement. Your leadership, tenacity, determination and humility are admirable. I love your PWP vision. You are a legend.

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